Common Cuttlefish – the camouflaging champion

Common Cuttlefish

Is it true that the Common Cuttlefish is colour-blind? Common Cuttlefish are well known for their unmatched camouflaging abilities.  These abilities are possible due to light scattering leucophores, pigmented chromatophore organs, and structurally reflecting iridophores all located in their skin.  These specialized characteristics give them the ability to not only change their colour but also […]

Anglerfish – the day sleeper

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Anglerfish are not typically known for their beauty and charm.  Rather, they are best known for their large, gaping toothed jaws, and horrific angler-like protrusions, which they use to lure and snatch unsuspecting prey.  The scientific name of this bizarre fish is Lophius piscatorius, and it also commonly known as the fishing-frog, frog-fish, goosefish, sea-devil […]

Atlantis Gozo at Boot Dusseldorf 2023

Atlantis Boot 2023

Boot Dusseldorf 2023 Hall 12/A31.8 Once again, Atlantis Gozo will participate with our stand at Boot Dusseldorf starting on 21 January till 29 January 2023. You are all welcome to visit us in Hall 12/ Stand A31.8 at the Taucher.Net pavilion. Boot Düsseldorf 2023, Halle 12/A31.8 Wir sind auch wieder dabei und Ihr findet uns […]

Conger conger (European Conger)

Conger conger, the European Conger (a.k.a. Conger Eel) is a species of conger and is also the largest eel in the world.  It is native to the northeast Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The genus Conger belongs to the family Congridae, order Anguilliformes, class Actinopterygii, phylum Chordata and kingdom Animalia. European Congers have an […]

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2022

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2022 Wishing you all the best ! Happy Holidays from the Atlantis Gozo Team This photo was taken by Brian Azzopardi, from the back of Cathedral Cave on Gozo’s north coast.

Latest News July 2021 – Satisfied Guests

Rebreather Corner - satisfied guests

Coming across satisfied guests may not be that difficult after all.  Being thanked or rewarded for your efforts is really heartening.  We are proud to announce that a few days ago, we have received 2 recognition certificates from PADI. One certificate is for making it to the Top 5 for PADI certifications and the 2nd […]

Ta’ Sopu Watchtower

Ta Sopu Watchtower

Ta’ Sopu Watchtower is a small watchtower situated on the cliff between San Blas and Daħlet Qorrot in Nadur, Gozo, Malta. Who built this watchtower?  And when was it built? Ta’ Sopu Watchtower was built by the Order of Saint John in 1667 during the reign of Grandmaster Nicolas Cotoner at the expense of the […]

Rebreather Corner

rebreathers corner

The Rebreather Corner is located adjacent to the Technical Filling Station, and right below our large Atlantis painting. At Atlantis Gozo, we are continuously striving to improve our facilities and services.  This month, we have just completed a Rebreather Corner, thus strengthening our side of technical diving operations. The Rebreather Corner provides rebreather divers ample […]

St Anthony’s Battery – Qala Point

St Anthony's Battery

St Anthony’s Battery is an artillery battery in Qala, Gozo, Malta.  It was built by the Order of Saint John between 1731 and 1732 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands. St Anthony’s Battery is one of only two surviving batteries on Gozo, the other one being […]

Għajn Abdul Plateau and Il-Mixta Caves

Għajn Abdul Plateau Cave

How can I reach this plateau? You can reach Għajn Abdul Plateau by proceeding along the road past Kempinski Hotel in San Lawrenz, or otherwise by approaching via the hamlet of Santa Luċija.  When you arrive at the Għajn Abdul spring, then you will find a narrow path leading to the caves. What is so […]

Atlantis Dive Center 360

Atlantis Holiday Suites 360